Description: Looking for the most class IV rafting you can get in a day, Our North Fork American river rafting Double Run covers a 9.5- mile stretch with a break for our delicious deli lunch, then we go back and run it all again, for a full 19-miles of Class IV excitement!

Itinerary: We meet you and your group in Auburn, CA the morning of your trip, check you in, and take a short van ride up to the launching area, near Colfax, CA.

You will then be issued a wet suit and rafting windbreaker to change into to make your river rafting trip on the North Fork American river as comfortable as possible.

After our river safety talk and orientation, we split up into groups, assign the guides and begin our rafting adventure on the North Fork American river. After a very short warm up, we enter the main gorge and “Entrance Exam” followed immediately by “Slaughter’s Sluice” a series of non-stop drops, holes, and waves, climaxing in one of the biggest drops on the river, “Chamberlin Falls”, an 8 foot waterfall. Rapids come in quick fire procession for the next 4 miles, ending in “Staircase Falls”, a series of 3 drops in only 30 yards.

The river then enters a more relaxing stretch where we have time to catch our breath and enjoy the splendor of the North Fork American river canyon. After completing the 9.5 mile section, we pull over to the take-out area, put the rafts on the van, have a great buffet riverside lunch, and then it’s back to the beginning to do it all over again.

At the end of the day, our vans will be waiting for you with cold drinks and snacks for the 30 min. ride back to the meeting area, where again your guides will be there to thank you for coming and give you photo coupons good for money off your rapid photo purchase (if you wish).

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CLASS I- II
EASY

Fun for families with children as young as 4. Waves are generally quite small; passages clear of any major obstacles.

CLASS II-III
INTERMEDIATE

Great for beginners and Intermediate rafters. All ages groups 7 and up. Rapids are longer, bigger, and more exciting but not difficult. Big runnable waves, swift current with obstacles easy to miss.

CLASS III-IV
INTERMEDIATE +

Best for adventurous beginners and intermediate rafters who have swimming ability and are 12 or older. Rapids are longer, and markedly more powerful. Rafters are needed to paddle through large waves and holes.

CLASS IV-IV+
ADVANCED RAFTERS

Or very athletic, adventurous first timers with swimming ability and 14 and over. Very long rapids; dangerous rocks and powerful waves and currents, precise and powerful maneuvering is required. Previous experience recommended.